Colonial armchairs, handcrafted in Jodhpur — wholesale for importers, retailers and hospitality.
Dark solid-wood frames in teak, sheesham and mango — turned legs, hand-woven cane, planter arms and deep mahogany polishes. Manufacturer-direct, compliance-documented and container-ready, from a trial order up.
The plantation chair, made the way it was meant to be made.
The colonial — or British-colonial — armchair is one of the most enduring silhouettes in the Western interior: formal, upright and unmistakably hardwood, with turned or reeded legs, scrolled roll arms, and hand-woven cane set into a dark, deeply polished frame. Its best-known forms are the planter's chair with its long extendable arm-rests, the caned Bombay-style club chair, and the slatted campaign chair that packs flat for travel. Jodhpur and its neighbouring craft clusters have cut, caned and polished this furniture for generations, which is exactly why it belongs here rather than in a laminate factory. We build every colonial armchair around a real solid-wood frame — never a particleboard shell — so it carries the weight, grain and patina the style demands and survives years of commercial use. Choose a ready design from our catalogue, or hand us a reference and we build the colonial chair your channel is asking for.
Teak planter chairs
Dense, weather-tolerant teak frames with long planter arm-rests and a deep natural lustre — the definitive plantation piece.
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Sheesham caned club chairs
Indian-rosewood frames in mahogany and walnut polish with hand-woven cane backs and seats — formal heritage club seating.
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Hand-woven cane & rattan
Traditional six-way cane webbing and rattan panels set into carved frames — breathable, authentic and ideal for warm interiors.
Explore caned colonial seatingIndicative specs — every dimension, finish and seat is made to your order.
Figures below are typical ranges for reference. We manufacture to your exact drawings and market requirements, so frame wood, leg turning, cane weave, finish depth and upholstery are all specified and confirmed on your approved sample. Lot and finish traceability is documented where applicable.
| Attribute | Typical range / options |
|---|---|
| Frame woods | Teak, sheesham (Indian rosewood), mango, rosewood, reclaimed/old wood |
| Styles | Planter's chair · caned club · roll-arm · campaign · slat-back |
| Seat & back | Hand-woven cane/rattan · solid wood · full-grain leather or fabric upholstered |
| Legs & arms | Turned, reeded or tapered legs · scrolled roll arms · extendable planter arm-rests |
| Detailing | Hand & CNC carving · brass caps and fittings on request |
| Seat height | Approx. 40–46 cm (16–18 in), custom on request |
| Overall width | Approx. 60–80 cm (24–31 in), planter arms extend further |
| Overall height | Approx. 85–105 cm (33–41 in), style-dependent |
| Finish | Mahogany, teak-brown, walnut, antique-dark, hand-rubbed natural — CARB/TSCA Title VI compliant |
| Form | Assembled, part-assembled or knock-down / flat-pack (RTA) where design allows |
| Packing | Export carton · ISPM-15 heat-treated · retail / FBA-ready on request |
| MOQ | LCL trial / sample order; 1× 20ft FCL minimum thereafter for best pricing |
| Lead time | 30–45 days typical; urgent orders at a premium |
| Shipping terms | FOB / CIF from Mundra or Nhava Sheva, India |
One silhouette, many rooms.
Retail & online
A premium catalogue anchor for independents, chains and marketplace sellers — a recognisable heritage piece that photographs richly and commands a strong price point. Retail-ready and Amazon-FBA packaging on request.
Hospitality & contract
Lobby and library seating, verandah and club-room planter chairs, and colonial-themed restaurant and bar interiors — built and QC-checked for commercial wear across our vetted Jodhpur network. Hospitality & contract furniture.
Interior projects
Bespoke dimensions, specific polishes, re-caned backs and specified leathers or fabrics for designers and fit-out buyers matching a colonial, Raj-revival or dark-wood scheme.
Paperwork your customs broker will thank you for.
Import-ready on every container
Every colonial armchair with a solid-wood component ships with the documentation a modern importer needs: FSC chain-of-custody, Vriksh timber-legality and CITES-compliant handling of sheesham (Dalbergia sissoo), backed by ISO, SGS and SEDEX/SMETA audits. We are EUDR-ready with geolocation and deforestation-free due diligence, and we support US Lacey Act declarations, UK Timber Regulation, CARB/TSCA formaldehyde-compliant finishes and ISPM-15 heat-treated export packing — so your seating clears the port instead of sitting in it. See how we meet EUDR.
Care & longevity
Dark hardwood frames are kiln-dried and joined to survive ocean freight and changing climates — dust with a dry cloth, keep clear of direct heat and strong sun to protect the polish, and refresh with a natural wax or oil as needed. Hand-woven cane and rattan prefer a light vacuum, an occasional barely-damp wipe and stable humidity; leather responds to a periodic conditioner; upholstery is best spot-cleaned per the care label. We share care and assembly guidance with every order, and fit, caning and finish are QC-checked before a chair leaves the factory.
Colonial armchairs — wholesale & export FAQ
What defines a colonial armchair?
The colonial, or British-colonial plantation, armchair is built from dark solid hardwood with a formal, upright silhouette — turned or reeded legs, a caned back and seat, scrolled or roll arms, and often extended planter arm-rests or brass detailing. We build it on a genuine solid-wood frame in teak, sheesham, mango or rosewood with a rich mahogany, walnut or antique-dark polish, so it reads as authentic heritage craft rather than a veneered reproduction.
Which woods and finishes suit colonial armchairs best?
Teak and sheesham (Indian rosewood) carry the dense grain and deep lustre the style was built on, mango offers a cost-advantaged alternative that takes a dark stain well, and reclaimed old wood gives an aged patina. We finish in mahogany, teak-brown, walnut, antique-dark or hand-rubbed natural polish — all CARB/TSCA Title VI formaldehyde-compliant — and pair the frame with hand-woven cane, full-grain leather or your own upholstery.
What is the minimum order for wholesale colonial armchairs?
A trial or sample order can ship LCL (part-container) so you can approve the wood, finish and caning before committing. For best wholesale pricing thereafter, one 20ft full container load (FCL) is our standard minimum, and colonial armchairs consolidate with planter chairs, sofas, benches and décor into a single mixed container.
Can you make colonial armchairs to our own design or private label?
Yes. We work as both ODM (our catalogue designs) and OEM — manufacturing to your drawings, dimensions, finishes and upholstery, with custom CNC and hand carving, your branding and retail-ready, Amazon-FBA-ready or gift packaging. Send a reference image or a spec sheet and we prototype to it.
Are your colonial armchairs compliant for US and EU import?
Yes. We document FSC chain-of-custody, Vriksh timber-legality and CITES-compliant handling of sheesham (Dalbergia sissoo), backed by ISO, SGS and SEDEX/SMETA audits. We are EUDR-ready with geolocation and deforestation-free due diligence, and we support US Lacey Act declarations, UK Timber Regulation, CARB/TSCA finishes and ISPM-15 export packing.
Do colonial armchairs ship assembled or knock-down?
Leg-based and campaign-style colonial chairs with bolt-on legs or arms ship well knock-down (RTA) to raise container density and cut breakage and freight. Fully caned and hand-carved frames are usually shipped assembled or part-assembled. We confirm the right format for each design at the quote stage.
Send a reference or your catalogue — we'll quote, sample and ship.
Tell us the style, quantity and market. We confirm wood, finish, caning, MOQ and a FOB/CIF price, produce a sample for approval, then manufacture and pack to your standard on a 30–45 day lead time. Explore the wider range across our armchair collection or the full solid-wood furniture catalogue.